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The Last Of The Baskets. Image shows from L to R: Redvers Bodkin (Arthur Lowe), Mrs Basket (Patricia Hayes), Clifford Basket (Ken Jones). Copyright: Granada Television
The Last Of The Baskets

The Last Of The Baskets

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1972
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The Earl has died and his man-servant, Bodkin is aghast to find that Clifford, the son of a naughty cousin, has inherited the title. Stars Arthur Lowe, Ken Jones, Patricia Hayes and Graham Armitage.

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Series 2, Episode 7 - A Tisket, A Tasket

It may have been a step too far for Bodkin in his attempt to maximise the profile of Clifford, Earl of Clogsborough. His plan of a career in the House of Lords for his master involves a solicitor who brings unexpected news ...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th February 1972
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Redvers Bodkin
Ken Jones Clifford Basket
Patricia Hayes Mrs Basket
Graham Armitage Mr Cosgrove
Writing team
John Stevenson Writer
Production team
Bill Podmore Director
Bill Podmore Producer
Eric Deakins Production Designer

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